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Michael “Mike” Jerry Tupa, 69, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away on April 7, 2026, in Bartlesville. Prior to the fu...
04/15/2026

Michael “Mike” Jerry Tupa, 69, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, passed away on April 7, 2026, in Bartlesville. Prior to the funeral service, there will be a viewing, beginning at 2:00 PM followed by the funeral service starting at 3:00 PM on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Swan Drive in Bartlesville with Bishop Ryan Vaclaw officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home and Cremation Services of downtown Bartlesville. To leave an online condolence for Mike, visit www.honoringmemoriesbartlesville.com.

Michael "Mike" Jerry Tupa
May 5, 1956 - April 7, 2026

BIOGRAPHICAL FACTS —

— Born in 1956 in Southern California to a part-member family, mom was a fifth-generation member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dad was a Roman Catholic.

— Lived in Ogden, Utah and Kearns, Utah during his teenage years.

— Served a mission in Northern Italy. Mission was interrupted by two major knee surgeries, one in Torino, Italy, the other in Salt Lake City. Called at age 21 or 22 to be one of the seven presidents of the Seventies in his stake in Ogden.

— Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Weber State.

— At age 25-and-a-half enlisted for active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps. Served four years and earned an Honorable Discharge. During his tour was assigned for a year-and-a-half in Kaneohe, Hawaii, and more than six months in Iwakuni, Japan.

— The Lord blessed him at age 31-and-a-half to be hired as a full-time reporter for the Ely (Nev.)

Daily Times, where he worked for 30 months. His other newspaper stops included working as a sports writer-editor at a weekly near Riverside, Calif. (1990-91), a daily in Oroville, Calif. (1991-1996) and a daily in Bartlesville, Okla. (1996-2023).

— He continued to cover local sports on a website in the Bartlesville area as a non-paying community service because he wanted to provide the local kids and other athletes high-quality recognition.

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OTHER NOTES —

— Delivered a daily newspaper for two-and-a-half years to one of the grandmothers of the Osmond Brothers singing group.

— Interviewed NFL owner Bud Adams (Houston Oilers, Tennessee Titans) in the back of a limousine.

— Obtained photo passes to shoot NFL, NBA, Major League Baseball and major college games.

— In 1990, shook Ronald Reagan’s hand.

— Direct ancestor Jacob Allred served as Joseph Smith’s personal bodyguard in Nauvoo and rescued John Taylor from Carthage the night of the martyrdom before members of the mob realized John Taylor had survived the shooting.

— Inducted into the Bartlesville Athletic Hall of Fame and presented with an unanimous proclamation of honor from the Oklahoma Legislature.

— Won numerous first-place annual awards from the Oklahoma Press Association for sports writing, photography and coverage.

— Became an excellent distance runner in his latter 20s and early 30s, averaging 5:35 per mile in one 5K race.

— Had more than 40 poems published in independent publications.

— Self-published four hard copy volumes of poems and short stories and published on-line a full-length murder mystery and other books.

— Befriended an ex-pro wrestling legend named Rey Urbano and fed Rey’s dog and goldfish when he left town for sports conventions.

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SOME FAVORITE SCRIPTURES

Helaman 5:12, Matthew 25: 35-46, Isaiah 55: 8-11, I Corinthians 13, John 16: 32-33, Isaiah 40:

28-31, 2 Nephi: 24-28, D&C 58: 26-28.

04/14/2026

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Jack William Adams, former longtime Nowata, Oklahoma resident, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, April 8, 202...
04/10/2026

Jack William Adams, former longtime Nowata, Oklahoma resident, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Sunrise of Overland Park, Kansas.
Jack William Adams, son of Raymond Adams and Cloe (Bybee) Adams, was born March 14, 1928, in Blackwell, Oklahoma. He grew up on a farm in the Morrison and Pawnee area of Oklahoma. He attended the Lela and New Lela elementary schools. He joined the Marines during his senior year at Pawnee High School. He was Recruiting Sergeant and never left the Continental United States during World War II. Jack married JoAnne Ramsey in 1948. They made their home in Enid, where Jack worked as apprenticeship at a local funeral home. JoAnne supported the family as a long-distance telephone operator while Jack finished college, and she completed her accounting degree. In 1954, they moved to Nowata and Jack went to work at Benjamin Funeral Service as a licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director, a post he would hold as long as the firm continued to re-new his license (over 70 years). Jack admired and considered the fine people he worked with as his close friends. He was very proud of the Community and Nowata County. Even though Jack and JoAnne both (officially) retired on December 31, 1990, Jack continued to work when needed at the funeral home and managed to take English and Computer classes at Rogers State University for several semesters.
JoAnne passed away in 2010. Their daughter, Lynda Adams, died in 2013 as well as son-in-law, John Ware, and a brother, Charley, passing in 2004, a sister, Ilene Pershall, passing in 2021, and a brother, Gene, passing in 2024.
Jack is survived by a son, Daryl Adams and Todd Linden, of Independence, Kansas; a daughter, Virginia Ware, and her husband, Lee Lawrence of Edmond, Oklahoma; a daughter, Janice Cooper and her husband, Greg of Overland Park, Kansas; and a son, Bryan Adams and his wife, Cindy of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Grandchildren include: Ryan Ware and his wife, Meredith of Abilene, Texas; Melissa Dodson and her husband, Bart of Oklahoma City; Adam Cooper and his wife, Karlie of Overland Park; Holly Fisher and her husband, Quinten of Overland Park; and Anna Ruelberg and husband, Jeff of Olathe, Kansas; Cory Adams of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Justin Adams and his wife, Anna of Monroe, Louisiana; and Betsy Adams of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Great-grandchildren include: Blake, Graham, and Fletcher Ware of Abilene, Texas; Jane and Annie Dodson of Oklahoma City; Jackson and Lainey Cooper of Overland Park; Crosby, Cohen, and Miles Jack Fisher of Overland Park; Josie and Abby Ruelberg of Olathe, Kansas; and Ezra Adams of Monroe, Louisiana.
Jack’s other surviving siblings and relatives include: Kenneth (Suzanne) Adams of Owasso, OK; Sue Adams (Gene) of Owasso, OK; James Adams of Pawnee, OK; Virgil (Becky) Adams of Blue Springs, MO; Ruth McCray (Wayne) of Lubbock, TX; Lila Siler (George) of Broken Arrow, OK; and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Jack will be held on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Benjamin Funeral Service, 114 W Cherokee Ave, Nowata, OK 74048, from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM, with Jack's family present from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM to receive guests. Funeral services for Jack will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Hillside Christian Church with Pastor Van Longbons officiating. Interment will follow at the Nowata Re-located Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home and Cremation Services in conjunction with Benjamin Funeral Service. Online condolences for Jack may be left at www.honoringmemoriesbartlesville.com.

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04/10/2026

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04/08/2026

Flowers speak a language of care and connection.

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Theodore “Ted” Hugo Herman, III was born on August 24, 1931, in the Bartlesville County Memorial Hospital. Because of hi...
04/06/2026

Theodore “Ted” Hugo Herman, III was born on August 24, 1931, in the Bartlesville County Memorial Hospital. Because of his special needs, his mother, Florence (Sweetie-Pie) moved him to various cities, attempting to find a learning environment that fit his needs. His longest stay was in Broken Arrow, OK, where he attended and participated in events at St. Anne Catholic Church.
Ted and his brother were proud to live by themselves with limited supervision. They were frequently seen riding their bikes all over Broken Arrow. They were well known at local fire departments and the Bass Pro Shop. They also participated in the Special Olympics.
Vacation trips included national parks and recreation parks, as well as a trip to Australia.
Needing more help in his personal life, Ted moved to Green Country Village in Bartlesville, OK, in August of 2021. He was well taken care of and loved the staff and the food.
Funeral Mass for Ted will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM, at the St. Anne Catholic Church, 301 S. 9th St. Broken Arrow, OK 74012. Interment will be at 2:00 PM at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Bartlesville, OK. Arrangements are under the direction of Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home in downtown Bartlesville. To leave an online condolence for Ted, visit www.honoringmemoriesbartlesville.com.

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04/05/2026

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Today, we gather to honor and celebrate the life of Billy Marshone Leflore, born on January 7, 1975—a beloved son, nephe...
04/01/2026

Today, we gather to honor and celebrate the life of Billy Marshone Leflore, born on January 7, 1975—a beloved son, nephew, brother, cousin, friend, and a soul who left a lasting mark on everyone who truly knew him.

Billy was born and raised in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, where he was the pride and joy of his mother’s eye from the very beginning. He was a happy-go-lucky child who never met a stranger. His outgoing personality, warm spirit, and natural charm made him someone people were instantly drawn to. Billy also had a keen sense of fashion and took great pride in his appearance—well known for his love of Polo shirts and Polo boots, always stepping out with confidence and style.

Billy carried that same energy into the halls of Bartlesville Public Schools, where he made a name for himself both socially and athletically. He had a deep love for basketball and excelled on the court. A devoted Chicago Bulls fan, much of his bedroom décor and attire reflected his love for the team. During his high school years, he earned numerous awards and accolades for his talent. As a member of the 1991–1992 Bruin basketball team, Billy and his teammates achieved back-to-state titles and came close to securing a third (had they not been cheated). Their legacy was later honored with induction into the 2023 Bartlesville Sports Hall of Fame.

After graduating from Bartlesville High School in 1993, Billy attended Oklahoma State University before transferring to the University of Oklahoma, where he reunited with his cousin Dionna. The two shared a special bond as roommates during that time. Eventually, Billy returned to Bartlesville to continue pursuing his passion for basketball. He later attended Oklahoma Wesleyan University, where he spent two years excelling both on and off the court. Billy earned recognition not only for his athletic ability but also for his academic excellence. He went on to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Science—a testament to his dedication and determination.

Billy was far more than his accomplishments. He was family. He was laughter. He was a loyal and dependable friend—someone who was always there when you needed him most. His presence brought joy, and his memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those who loved him. Though his absence leaves a space that can never be filled, the love he gave will remain with us forever.

Waiting to greet him at the gates of Heaven were his maternal grandparents, Harland and Corinne Chambers, and his paternal grandparents, Billy Joe and Rena Leflore, along with a host of loving family members.

Billy leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted parents, Brenda Chambers and Billy Leflore Jr.; his brother, Marcus Paul, and his children, Jaxon, Julian, and Mila; his uncles, Steven (Sandra) Chambers, Charles Leflore, Garland Leflore, Carlos Shoate, and Joseph Wilson; his aunts, Gwendolyn Maxwell, June Taylor, and Mary (Wilson) Tanner; a host of great-aunts and great-uncles; along with many special cousins and dear friends who will continue to carry his spirit with them every day.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 9:00 AM until 7:00 PM, at Arnold Moore and Neekamp Funeral Home in downtown Bartlesville. Funeral services for Billy will be held on Friday, April 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Bartlesville First United Methodist Church at 4715 Price Road with Pastor Anthony Nash officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home and Cremation Service of downtown Bartlesville. To leave an online condolence, visit www.honoringmemoriesbartlesville.com.

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